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  • Thursday, May 16 - Sunday, May 19
    Sight Unseen
    Tangent Arts production of play by Pulitzer-Prize winner Donald Margulies. Featuring local Equity actors Audrey Rapoport and Greg Skura, and New York–based Laurence Lowry, with direction by Tangent's artistic director Michael Rhodes. Thu–Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Phone: 845-230-7020. Email: info@tangent-arts.org. Url: http://tangent-arts.org.

  • Thursday, May 16 - Sunday, May 19
    True Love Lies
    Kaliyuga Arts production: a play about love, family and sexuality of man facing middle age; by Brad Fraser. Thu at 7pm, Fri–Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm. $25/$20. Phone: 518-828-7843. Email: contact@stageworkshudson.org.

  • Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19
    The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    Musical directed by Victoria McCarthy for Johnny Dell Productions. Musical direction, Laurie Woolever, choreographed by Amber McCarthy. Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm. $26/$24. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Friday, May 17 - Saturday, May 18
    Plant Sale
    Sponsored by Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Ext., Dutchess. The plant sale features a wonderful selection of EVERYTHING for your garden. Master Gardeners avail during sale to answer questions, and to help make plant selections, and assist in transporting to cars. For more info & list of plants, see website. 5/17, 10am–4pm and 5/18 9am–2pm. Phone: 845-677-8223 x115. Email: cak97@cornell.edu. Url: http://ccedutchess.org.

  • Saturday, May 18
    Germantown Plant Sale
    Club members contributing plants & on hand to answer your gardening questions. Annual flowers, vegetables, and herb plants. 8am–1pm. Phone: 518-537-4868.

  • Saturday, May 18 - Sunday, May 19
    Palatine Farmstead "Heritage Days"
    Tours at the 1727–1790 Neher/Elseffer site. The D. C. Muzzleloaders. Living history demonstrations of period camp sites, dress, implements, and black powder firearms. Fresh bread will be baking in the beehive oven. 1–4pm. Email: info@quitmanpreservation.org. Url: http://quitmanpreservation.org.

  • Saturday, May 18
    Rhinebeck Choral Club Spring Concert
    W/ guest artists, the Strawberry Hill Fiddlers' Rasberries; at 7:30pm. Phone: 845-876-7838. Email: gracielubank@aol.com. Url: http://rhinebeckchoralclub.org.

  • Saturday, May 18
    Elizaville Plant Sale
    Including flowers, vegetables, shrubs and indoor and outdoor plants. Kitchen open for breakfast & refreshments, and at noon, a take-out chicken barbecue. More info call 845-756-2338, or, on day of event, church hall at 845-756-5602. 8am–2pm. Phone: 845-756-2503.

  • Saturday, May 18
    Hudson Valley AIDS Walk
    On the Walkway Over the Hudson 10am–1pm. Walk with the Center in support of our family and friends living with HIV and AIDS. Join us at the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser and awareness event in the Hudson Valley. Meet up between 10 and 11 am at the Center's table on the Dutchess side of the Walkway. Watch for the Center's banner and flag! Phone: 845-331-5300. Email: communications@lgbtqcenter.org. Url: http://LGBTQCenter.org.

  • Sunday, May 19
    HV Stroll for Epilepsy
    Check website for more information. 11am–1pm. Phone: 845-876-4001. Email: info@dutchessfair.com. Url: http://dutchessfair.com.

  • Sunday, May 19
    YA Society
    Hudson Valley YA Society w/ fun, literary salon atmosphere w/ conversation and refreshments. Authors: Lurlene McDaniel, The Year of Luminous Love; Shawn Goodman, Kindness for Weekness; Anna Jarzab, The Opposite of Hallelujah; and Deborah Heligman, Intensions. At 4pm; free but must rsvp@oblongbooks.com or via facebook. Phone: 845-876-0500. Email: info@oblongbooks.com. Url: http://oblongbooks.com.

  • Sunday, May 19
    Films by Area College Students
    Third annual Eli Jaffe Film Competition: screening to be featured at Upstate Films at 1pm. Reception at 3pm at Morton Library in Rhinecliff. Free and open to public. . Phone: 845-876-4546. Url: http://upstatefilms.org.

  • Sunday, May 19
    Tour de Red Hook!
    Trails and Greenways is sponsoring the fourth annual! Registration at 12:30pm at Red Hook Recreation Park (outside of the pavilion.) Ride begins at 1pm and will follow portion of Village–Village trail. (Map will be made available at event and route will be marked.1pm–3pm (no rain date). Phone: 845-758-4606. Email: smccann@redhook.org. Url: http://redhook.org.

  • Monday, May 20
    Linden Ave. Band & Chorus
    Red Hook's 7th & 8th Grade Band & Chorus. 7:30pm. Phone: 845-758-2241. Url: http://redhookcentralschools.org.

  • Tuesday, May 21
    Linden Ave. Band & Chorus II
    Red Hook's 6th & 7th Grade Band & Chorus. 7:30pm. Phone: 845-758-2241. Url: http://redhookcentralschools.org.

  • Wednesday, May 22
    Bulkeley Band Concert
    Rhinebeck's middle school band. 7pm. Phone: 845-871-5500. Url: http://rhinebeckcsd.org.

  • Thursday, May 23
    40 Voice Choir!
    The Virginia Commonwealth University Singers; reception to follow. Suggested donation: $10, $5 for seniors and students, under 5 free; at 7pm. Phone: 845-876-3727. Url: http://rhinebeckreformedchurch.org/.

  • Thursday, May 23
    Celebrate CENTER and Our Good Fortune
    All invited to share our joy; toast our generous donors and our wonderful theatre community; while there, take a tour of our front stage and back stage. Drinks and light fare at 6pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Thursday, May 23
    Author & Illustrator G. Brian Karas
    Award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books ( including Atlantic, Saving Sweetness, and Home on the Bayou) will be reading, discussing and demonstating the tools of his trade. Program is for all ages at 6:30pm. Phone: 845-889-4683. Email: staatsburglibrary@gmail.com. Url: http://staatsburglibrary.org.

  • Friday, May 24
    USO Show
    An evening of comedy, entertainment, historic film footage and music of the 1940s. Free! Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

Hudson River Ruins

by Robin Cherry  

How 19th century German romanticism once brought Mayan artifacts to Cruger Island of Red Hook.

SOS Hydrofracking

by Cynthia Owen Philip  

New York struggles to define acceptable limits to the developers' thirst for natural gas.

Local History

The Lobotskys of Wonderland

by Teresa Vilardi  

For almost a century this family has been farming the precincts along White School House Road in Rhinbeck.

General Interest

Susan Kayne, The Horse’s Advocate

by Rob Rubsam  

Susan Kayne of Unbridled TV and Clermont Farms is determined to change the horse culture of New York State . . . the sooner the better.

Closing the Science Gap

by Mary Leonard  

The Rhinebeck Science Foundation has come through on the technology front, especially for Rhinebeck's middle schoolers.

Building & Home

The Space Race

by M. C. Primiano  

When the parents' empty nest gets filled up with stuff: call out the dropcloths!

Birdhouse Savvy

by Neil Soderstrom  

Ways to nurture and protect your cavity-nesting bluebirds, chickadees, house wrens, and tree swallows.

Food & Wine

The Tastes of Spring

by Laura Pensiero  

Spring's arrival, says Laura Pensiero, means put away the stew pot and pull out the sauté pan and think fava beans, peas & ramps!

The Chocolate Wars? Part III: Ulster County

by Arlene Wege  

Our chocolate researcher ventures across the bridge . . .

Health & Wellness

Fibromyalgia: A World of Pain

by Naomi Kennedy  

Whether considered a disease or a disorder, the musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points of fibromyalgia are a very real phenomenon to the millions who suffer from them.

The Perils of Plastics

by Kathryn Matthews  

Plastics are everywhere in our kitchen and around our foods . . . but at what cost to health?

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Dutchess/Columbia Community Businesses

Watercolor instruction from Betsy Jacaruso for beginning and advanced painters. Three hour classes in a relaxed group setting w/focus on basic watercolor techniques while developing a personal style. Being comfortable with the level you’re at allows for more freedom to explore. Subject matter: botanicals, landscapes & more. Occasional landscape field trips, weather permitting. Classes in drawing and pastels also offered w/Keith Gunderson. New multi-media art classes for kids w/Mosa Tanksley, and new beginner’s classes on Thu eves in April at the Studio through Red Hook Continuing Ed. See also under “Galleries & Studios.”

The Rhinebeck Courtyard 43 E. Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck
845-516-4435

Shop and dine at our charming “barn” on the 500-acre Greig Farm in Upper Red Hook. Enjoy Gigi Skizza™, panini, farm fresh soups, salads, local beef burgers, daily specials. Gigi at Home provides prepared foods for easy everyday dining and entertaining at home—pick-up or drop-off. Artisanal breads and baked goods made daily on site.Also, look for our seasonal "Agriturismo" dinners.

227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook
845-758-1999

An accessories boutique featuring beautiful beaded and silver jewelry by Diana Brind Jewelry Design. Private line cosmetics by ChaosCosmetics. Bags by Kipling and Whiting & Davis. SugarPlum toiletries, hair ornaments, hats and more.

71 E. Market St, Rhinebeck
845-876-6729

Memorial Day Weekend indoors show at the Rhinebeck Fairgrounds: one of the best-known and favorite antique shows on the East Coast. On May 25 & 26, 200 dealers from over 20 states and Canada, many exhibiting for the first time, will occupy 4 huge exhibition buildings at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Rare, beautiful, & funky antiques. The show is best known for its mixture of quality formal, English, French & American furniture, decorative accessories, statuary, and garden items. Also painted cupboards, tables, blanket chests & hooked rugs, paintings, quilts, antique & vintage clothing & jewelry, books, vintage posters, weathervanes and folk art. Something for everyone’s pocketbook! Free parking, food court, delivery service. Hours: Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–4pm. Admission $10. Call or write for info.

PO Box 838, Rhinebeck
845-876-1989

A place to meet, play and learn music! Lessons and Classes; Kids, teens and adults; Voice, guitar, saxophone, improv, music theater, vocal groups. Local and regional performing acts.

The Chocolate Factory 54 Elizabeth Street, Red Hook
845-444-0607

Yoli’s Construction Company is based out of Tivoli, NY, serving Columbia and Dutchess counties. Specializing in: barns, custom carpentry, flooring, kitchen & baths, decks & patios, windows & doors, siding, roofing, additions and renovations. 18 years experience.

845-464-5275

845-464-5275

Life change from the inside out: loving support and guidance during transitions; healing for issues around food and body image; self-empowerment, intuitive readings. Trained with the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology.

Rhinebeck
845-876-0449

OPEN YEAR ROUND! Celebrating 20 years. Voted Best Farmers' Market in the Hudson Valley for the past 5 consecutive years with over 30 vendors providing a diverse and unique selection of farm fresh products that showcase the very best of the Hudson Valley.

Outdoor Market in Municipal Parking Lot, 61 E. Market St. Winter Market in Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 E. Market St., Rhinebeck

Eagle Hill Day Camp is conveniently located in the town of Elizaville, N.Y. We have a great facility with a lake, 2 pools, terrific sports fields and courts, an extensive arts program, a Climbing Tower, Go-Karts Track, Dance Studio and much, much more. Small camp groups and excellent supervision provided. A Full Buffet Lunch is included each day. Also: Dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Hours are Monday through Friday 9am–5pm, rain or shine. Camp starts this season on June 24. Partial season plans available. Call or e-mail us!

White Oak Rd, Elizaville
914-725-4876

Beadzo offers a wonderful selection of creative, artistic and ethnic jewelry from around the world as well as from our local artists and beaders. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings made from vintage, collectible and contemporary beads and metals are available. Semi-precious stones, pearls and lamp work beads have been made into unique creations and make special gifts. Silk scarves from Thailand and artistic hand knitted scarves can be found there as well. Folk art masks, clocks, earring holders and lively hand-painted wooden chests and jewelry boxes are also added to the mix. It’s all very whimsical, fun and full of spirit!

60 Broadway, Tivoli
845-757-5306

Combining science with nature. Now offering new state of the art, high impact light facials. Instant results using natural products to stimulate and redefine even the most sensitive skin. Also: Ayurvedic treatments by Helen Andersson.

Tendrils Kingston or 60 Broadway, Tivoli
845-453-7946

Vicki L. Haak, CFP®, Financial Advisor—Personal financial planning, including planning for risk protection, taxes, retirement, estate preservation investments and asset allocation.

30 E. Market St., Rhinebeck
845-876-1157

When it's time for a break from the ordinary! Serving breakfast, lunch & grab & go prepared meals. We thrive to provide high quality food & catering with attention to detail & eye appealing presentation. Espresso and cappuccino drinks. See also, under "Caterers."

One E. Market St., Red Hook
845-758-9030

Local works of art and fine craft, all created in the Hudson Valley area. Also at EB's, the Classic Corner—filled with smartly priced pieces, all locally crafted... perfect for gift-giving or a moment of indulgence.  Help support local artists and craftspeople!

41 E. Market St. (next door to Bread Alone), Rhinebeck
845-876-3020

Custom Ornamental Gates * Railings * Fences * Fire Escapes * Commissioned Sculpture. Over 20 Years Experience.

845-724-3154

AboutTown Ulster: PO Box 474, New Paltz, NY 12561, 845-691-2089  EMAIL US
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